1947 Indianapolis mayoral election

The Indianapolis mayoral election of 1947 took place on November 4, 1947 and saw the election of Democrat Al Feeney, who defeated Republican William Wemmer. Democrats swept city offices in the coinciding elections. Ahead of the election, a high level of Democratic voter registration caused it to be anticipated that Fenney would have a strong chance of winning.

Indianapolis mayoral election, 1947

November 4, 1947
 
Nominee Albert G. Feeney William Wemmer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 68,415 54,744
Percentage 55.6% 44.4%

Mayor before election

George L. Denny
Republican

Elected Mayor

Albert G. Feeney
Democratic

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